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Bite into one of the best steaks in America. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Peter Luger Steakhouse has been serving succulent, seasoned steaks for more than 125 years, and has been voted NYC’s No. 1 steakhouse for 30 years running. 9601280

Bite into one of the best steaks in America. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Peter Luger Steakhouse has been serving succulent, seasoned steaks for more than 125 years, and has been voted NYC’s No. 1 steakhouse for 30 years running.

Pink's Hot Dogs

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A famous Pink’s hot dog is dressed with hot peppers, mustard and other tasty ingredients. This Los Angeles restaurant attracts tourists, locals and celebrities by offering a unique and delicious variety of hot dogs and additional menu items. 9601280

A famous Pink’s hot dog is dressed with hot peppers, mustard and other tasty ingredients. This Los Angeles restaurant attracts tourists, locals and celebrities by offering a unique and delicious variety of hot dogs and additional menu items.

Suppenkuche

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Enjoy a traditional, authentic German dinner such as meat and potatoes at Suppenkuche, a Bavarian-style restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco. 9601280

Enjoy a traditional, authentic German dinner such as meat and potatoes at Suppenkuche, a Bavarian-style restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco.

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Enjoy a slice of Beau Jo’s famous 14er -- a 14-lbs. topping-loaded pizza. Located in Idaho Springs, CO, the restaurant is a local favorite, and offers a variety of dairy- and gluten-free menu options. 9601280

Enjoy a slice of Beau Jo’s famous 14er -- a 14-lbs. topping-loaded pizza. Located in Idaho Springs, CO, the restaurant is a local favorite, and offers a variety of dairy- and gluten-free menu options.

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Maryland blue crabs wait to be cooked up at Faidley Seafood, a Baltimore restaurant known for its award-winning crab cakes. 9601280

Maryland blue crabs wait to be cooked up at Faidley Seafood, a Baltimore restaurant known for its award-winning crab cakes.

Prince's Hot Chicken

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A chef at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville, TN, serves fried chicken to customers. Here, customers have their choice of mild, medium, hot and extra-hot chicken seasoned and fried to perfection. 9601280

A chef at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville, TN, serves fried chicken to customers. Here, customers have their choice of mild, medium, hot and extra-hot chicken seasoned and fried to perfection.

Glorioso’s Italian Market

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From handmade Italian sausages to mouthwatering deli creations, Glorioso’s Italian Market in Milwaukee has been serving Mediterranean-style favorites for more than 6 decades.9601280

From handmade Italian sausages to mouthwatering deli creations, Glorioso’s Italian Market in Milwaukee has been serving Mediterranean-style favorites for more than 6 decades.

Tony Luke's Cheesesteak

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Cheese sauce gets poured on top of a Tony Luke’s cheesesteak. This Philadelphia sandwich joint serves specialty favorites such as roast pork Italian and chicken cutlet cheesesteak, seasoned fries and their very own South Philly Bites. 9601280

Cheese sauce gets poured on top of a Tony Luke’s cheesesteak. This Philadelphia sandwich joint serves specialty favorites such as roast pork Italian and chicken cutlet cheesesteak, seasoned fries and their very own South Philly Bites.

Knockback Nat's Neighborhood Bar

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Smoked wings are famous at Knockback Nat’s. Located in downtown Cincinnati, this is a great place to enjoy good food, cheap drinks and a game.9601280

Smoked wings are famous at Knockback Nat’s. Located in downtown Cincinnati, this is a great place to enjoy good food, cheap drinks and a game.

Two Sister’s Kitchen

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At Two Sister’s Kitchen, the kitchen staff works hard to cook up delicious fried chicken. Located in a 2-story, historic home in Jackson, MS, this Southern-style restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. 9601280

At Two Sister’s Kitchen, the kitchen staff works hard to cook up delicious fried chicken. Located in a 2-story, historic home in Jackson, MS, this Southern-style restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

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Kravings

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At Kravings in Tarzana, CA, meat is skewered on a sword and ready to hit the flames. This world-fusion steakhouse serves a variety of Brazilian-style meats and sides that are sure to get your mouth watering. 9601280

At Kravings in Tarzana, CA, meat is skewered on a sword and ready to hit the flames. This world-fusion steakhouse serves a variety of Brazilian-style meats and sides that are sure to get your mouth watering.

5-8 Club

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Ingredients are prepped to cook at the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis. Originally opened as a speakeasy in the Prohibition era, the restaurant serves famous burgers such as the Juicy Lucy -- a mouthwatering half-pound burger stuffed with cheese. 9601280

Ingredients are prepped to cook at the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis. Originally opened as a speakeasy in the Prohibition era, the restaurant serves famous burgers such as the Juicy Lucy -- a mouthwatering half-pound burger stuffed with cheese.

Grizzly Manor

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The chef fries up some onions, peppers, ham and other ingredients at Grizzly Manor -- known as the best breakfast spot in Big Bear Lake, CA.9601280

The chef fries up some onions, peppers, ham and other ingredients at Grizzly Manor -- known as the best breakfast spot in Big Bear Lake, CA.

Vitek's BBQ

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A BBQ specialty is served at Vitek’s BBQ in Waco, TX. Originally opened as a meat factory in 1915, it now operates as a restaurant that serves BBQ favorites and specialties such as The Gut Pak -- a combination of Frito’s, hand-chopped brisket, sausage, beans, pickles, onions and jalapenos. 9601280

A BBQ specialty is served at Vitek’s BBQ in Waco, TX. Originally opened as a meat factory in 1915, it now operates as a restaurant that serves BBQ favorites and specialties such as The Gut Pak -- a combination of Frito’s, hand-chopped brisket, sausage, beans, pickles, onions and jalapenos.

Lexie's Joint

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One of the many burger options at Lexie’s Joint in Portsmouth, NH. With 3 different types of burger patties, this is the place to go for unique, handcrafted and mouthwatering burger options. 9601280

One of the many burger options at Lexie’s Joint in Portsmouth, NH. With 3 different types of burger patties, this is the place to go for unique, handcrafted and mouthwatering burger options.

Lardo

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Located in Portland, OR, Lardo is one of the area’s top sandwich spots. Enjoy delectable deli-style plates such as salami sandwiches, double-decker burgers and gigantic meatballs at one of the restaurant’s 2 locations. 9601280

Located in Portland, OR, Lardo is one of the area’s top sandwich spots. Enjoy delectable deli-style plates such as salami sandwiches, double-decker burgers and gigantic meatballs at one of the restaurant’s 2 locations.

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The Fifty/50

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The 4 Courser at The Fifty/50 is one of Chicago’s most famous sandwiches -- piled high on a pretzel bun with smoked pulled pork, melted Gouda cheese, fried jalapenos, sweet potatoes, BBQ sauce, “waffleized” mac ‘n’ cheese and BBQ sauce.9601280

The 4 Courser at The Fifty/50 is one of Chicago’s most famous sandwiches -- piled high on a pretzel bun with smoked pulled pork, melted Gouda cheese, fried jalapenos, sweet potatoes, BBQ sauce, “waffleized” mac ‘n’ cheese and BBQ sauce.

Franklin BBQ

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Smoked beef brisket is popular at Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX. Voted one of the best BBQ restaurants in America, it’s often so busy that the line of customers is literally out the door. 9601280

Smoked beef brisket is popular at Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX. Voted one of the best BBQ restaurants in America, it’s often so busy that the line of customers is literally out the door.

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Mr. Bartley's

Serving Boston since 1960, Mr. Bartley's is most famous for its gourmet burgers, each packed with 7 ounces of fresh ground beef. With burgers like “The Justin Bieber” with blue cheese and hot sauce, to “The Hashtag” with Boursin cheese and bacon, good luck picking a favorite.9601280

Serving Boston since 1960, Mr. Bartley's is most famous for its gourmet burgers, each packed with 7 ounces of fresh ground beef. With burgers like “The Justin Bieber” with blue cheese and hot sauce, to “The Hashtag” with Boursin cheese and bacon, good luck picking a favorite.

Gilley's

Back in the day, Gilley's in Portsmouth, NH, was a lunch cart towed by a horse. Today, its location is permanent, but Gilley’s retains its charm, still serving the burgers and hot dogs that drew hungry patrons back in the ’40s.9601280

Back in the day, Gilley's in Portsmouth, NH, was a lunch cart towed by a horse. Today, its location is permanent, but Gilley’s retains its charm, still serving the burgers and hot dogs that drew hungry patrons back in the ’40s.

Idle Spurs

Idle Spurs

This work in progress, a plate of steak and potatoes mid-meal, is what Idle Spurs in Barstow, CA, is known for. Drawing visitors to Route 66 since the 1950s, Idle Spurs is the place to go for a good steak.9601280

This work in progress, a plate of steak and potatoes mid-meal, is what Idle Spurs in Barstow, CA, is known for. Drawing visitors to Route 66 since the 1950s, Idle Spurs is the place to go for a good steak.

Bunk Sandwiches

Bunk Sandwiches

A shot of the menu at Bunk Sandwiches, a Portland institution offering sandwiches for any palate. From pork belly Cubanos to Russian fries topped with Russian dressing and caramelized onions, Bunk’s menu is always expanding.9601280

A shot of the menu at Bunk Sandwiches, a Portland institution offering sandwiches for any palate. From pork belly Cubanos to Russian fries topped with Russian dressing and caramelized onions, Bunk’s menu is always expanding.

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Cantler’s

Cantler’s

No visit to Maryland is complete without diving into a bushel of steamed crabs with a couple of cold beers, and look no further than Cantler’s to check this off your list. Located right by the waterfront in historic downtown Annapolis, MD, Cantler’s has been feeding the locals since 1974.9601280

No visit to Maryland is complete without diving into a bushel of steamed crabs with a couple of cold beers, and look no further than Cantler’s to check this off your list. Located right by the waterfront in historic downtown Annapolis, MD, Cantler’s has been feeding the locals since 1974.

White Knight Diner

It’s hard to miss the White Knight Diner in St. Louis. This vintage diner pays homage to the ’50s with its retro décor and simple menu featuring timeless cheeseburgers.9601280

It’s hard to miss the White Knight Diner in St. Louis. This vintage diner pays homage to the ’50s with its retro décor and simple menu featuring timeless cheeseburgers.

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room in Savannah, GA, is the epitome of family-style dining. With a different menu everyday, platters of food are set out to be shared among the tables set for 10. Get to know a stranger while indulging in Southern comfort food. 9601280

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room in Savannah, GA, is the epitome of family-style dining. With a different menu everyday, platters of food are set out to be shared among the tables set for 10. Get to know a stranger while indulging in Southern comfort food.

Paddy Long's Beer and Bacon Pub

The Bacon Bomb at Paddy Long's Beer and Bacon Pub in Chicago is 5 pounds of ground sausage, pork and beef wrapped in a brown-sugar bacon weave. Chow down on the whole thing by yourself in 45 minutes, and Paddy Long fame can be yours.9601280

The Bacon Bomb at Paddy Long's Beer and Bacon Pub in Chicago is 5 pounds of ground sausage, pork and beef wrapped in a brown-sugar bacon weave. Chow down on the whole thing by yourself in 45 minutes, and Paddy Long fame can be yours.

Sweatman's BBQ

The chef inspects the meat before plating it at Sweatman's BBQ in Holly Hill, SC, where they’ve been roasting whole hogs, each roasted for 14 hours over hot coals and embers, since 1977. 9601280

The chef inspects the meat before plating it at Sweatman's BBQ in Holly Hill, SC, where they’ve been roasting whole hogs, each roasted for 14 hours over hot coals and embers, since 1977.

La Taqueria

La Taqueria

San Fran's authentic Mexican joint, La Taqueria, opened in 1973. As you can see, the burritos at La Taqueria are different then almost any other in the world, leaving out the rice for a meatier taste.9601280

San Fran's authentic Mexican joint, La Taqueria, opened in 1973. As you can see, the burritos at La Taqueria are different then almost any other in the world, leaving out the rice for a meatier taste.

Melt Bar & Grill

Melt Bar & Grill

Head to the Rock n' Roll city of Cleveland, OH, for one of Melt's most delicious -- and massive -- grilled cheese sandwiches.9601280

Head to the Rock n' Roll city of Cleveland, OH, for one of Melt's most delicious -- and massive -- grilled cheese sandwiches.

Goldberg's Deli

In the mood for a manly meal? Goldberg's Deli in Bellevue, WA, has you covered! This popular West Coast deli serves up all the classics, including a Reuben that weighs just over 5 pounds!9601280

In the mood for a manly meal? Goldberg's Deli in Bellevue, WA, has you covered! This popular West Coast deli serves up all the classics, including a Reuben that weighs just over 5 pounds!

This Is It Soul Food

This Is It Soul Food

This Is It opened in 1959 in Houston, TX, but they’ve had to relocate 3 times to bigger spaces due to an overwhelming number of soul food-loving customers. 9601280

This Is It opened in 1959 in Houston, TX, but they’ve had to relocate 3 times to bigger spaces due to an overwhelming number of soul food-loving customers.

Squeeze Inn

Squeeze Inn

Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, CA, restaurant adds a unique style of cheese to their burgers -- a cheese skirt! The skirt of cheese surrounds the patty on the bun and keeps the customers coming back for more. 9601280

Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, CA, restaurant adds a unique style of cheese to their burgers -- a cheese skirt! The skirt of cheese surrounds the patty on the bun and keeps the customers coming back for more.

Marabella's Meatball Company

Marabella's Meatball Company

Chef Gabe Marabella puts his famous meatballs in the oven. But this Philadelphia staple serves up much more than just delicious meatballs. They have so many different combinations to choose from, you’d have to get a mathematician to add them all up!9601280

Chef Gabe Marabella puts his famous meatballs in the oven. But this Philadelphia staple serves up much more than just delicious meatballs. They have so many different combinations to choose from, you’d have to get a mathematician to add them all up!

Frontier Restaurant

Frontier Restaurant

Located across the street from the University of New Mexico, Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque is a chili lover’s paradise! Their secret ingredient? Frontier serves green chili in just about every item on the menu. 9601280

Located across the street from the University of New Mexico, Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque is a chili lover’s paradise! Their secret ingredient? Frontier serves green chili in just about every item on the menu.

Wagner's Pharmacy

Wagner's Pharmacy

Wagner’s Pharmacy in Louisville, KY, is both a diner-style restaurant and a pharmacy in the same building! You can pick up your medication and chow down on a hearty meal in just 1 trip. 9601280

Wagner’s Pharmacy in Louisville, KY, is both a diner-style restaurant and a pharmacy in the same building! You can pick up your medication and chow down on a hearty meal in just 1 trip.

Casa Orinda

Casa Orinda opened in California in 1932 and has been serving the same classic dishes since then. They’re most famous for their fried chicken, selling more than 20,000 orders every year!9601280

Casa Orinda opened in California in 1932 and has been serving the same classic dishes since then. They’re most famous for their fried chicken, selling more than 20,000 orders every year!

The Spudder

The Spudder

The Spudder has been serving up steak in Tulsa, OK, since 1974 and carnivores have travelled from all over to try it. Their tastiest steak, the Gusher, weighs in at around 22 ounces.9601280

The Spudder has been serving up steak in Tulsa, OK, since 1974 and carnivores have travelled from all over to try it. Their tastiest steak, the Gusher, weighs in at around 22 ounces.

Rack Shack

Rack Shack

Next stop, the Rack Shack in St. Paul, MN, famous for their signature dish: The Hobo. This loaded dish includes a smoked potato topped with beans, jalapeno mac and cheese, pulled pork, blue cheese bacon coleslaw, a creamed corn bake with corn bread in it, cheese sauce and bbq sour cream. 9601280

Next stop, the Rack Shack in St. Paul, MN, famous for their signature dish: The Hobo. This loaded dish includes a smoked potato topped with beans, jalapeno mac and cheese, pulled pork, blue cheese bacon coleslaw, a creamed corn bake with corn bread in it, cheese sauce and bbq sour cream.

Truck Yard

Truck Yard

A close-up of Truck Yard's signature Philly cheesesteak. Truck Yard is just that, a yard with abandoned trucks turned into a bar, kitchen and stage for live music.9601280

A close-up of Truck Yard's signature Philly cheesesteak. Truck Yard is just that, a yard with abandoned trucks turned into a bar, kitchen and stage for live music.

Poe's Tavern

Poe's Tavern

This Edgar Allan Poe themed restaurant in Sullivan's Island, SC, serves up American-style cuisine and is famous, not only for being Poe themed, but for their delicious burgers, as well.9601280

This Edgar Allan Poe themed restaurant in Sullivan's Island, SC, serves up American-style cuisine and is famous, not only for being Poe themed, but for their delicious burgers, as well.

Kloby's Smokehouse

Kloby's Smokehouse

Ever think to yourself, "This meal is so delicious, I wish I could just throw it in a blender and drink it?" Well, if you're one of those people, then Kloby's Smokehouse in Laurel, MD, is the place for you. Kloby's serves up your favorite barbecue food in a jar. Drink up!9601280

Ever think to yourself, "This meal is so delicious, I wish I could just throw it in a blender and drink it?" Well, if you're one of those people, then Kloby's Smokehouse in Laurel, MD, is the place for you. Kloby's serves up your favorite barbecue food in a jar. Drink up!

Phil's Last Stand

Phil's Last Stand

This popular Chicago restaurant is known for their hot dogs, sausages and fried shrimp! Their most popular dishes are on a “secret” menu, including the Phil's Last Stand special: A grilled Vienna sausage split open with a regular hot dog inside with salami-infused macaroni and cheese to rounding out the dish.9601280

This popular Chicago restaurant is known for their hot dogs, sausages and fried shrimp! Their most popular dishes are on a “secret” menu, including the Phil's Last Stand special: A grilled Vienna sausage split open with a regular hot dog inside with salami-infused macaroni and cheese to rounding out the dish.

Arthur's Tavern

A crock of the French onion soup from Arthur's Tavern in Morris Plains, NJ, sits on display. However, the tavern is best known for their succulent steaks. Arthur’s opened in 1956 and serves up any kind of steak you would want, including 16-ounce, 24-ounce and even 48-ounce steaks.9601280

A crock of the French onion soup from Arthur's Tavern in Morris Plains, NJ, sits on display. However, the tavern is best known for their succulent steaks. Arthur’s opened in 1956 and serves up any kind of steak you would want, including 16-ounce, 24-ounce and even 48-ounce steaks.

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Austin is known for its endless number of delicious food trucks, and Chi'lantro food truck is among the favorites. Customers will wait for its signature dish of kimchi fries -- caramelized kimchi with Korean BBQ, chopped grilled onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, along with cilantro, magic sauce, sriracha, sesame seeds, all atop a pile of french fries.9601280

Austin is known for its endless number of delicious food trucks, and Chi'lantro food truck is among the favorites. Customers will wait for its signature dish of kimchi fries -- caramelized kimchi with Korean BBQ, chopped grilled onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, along with cilantro, magic sauce, sriracha, sesame seeds, all atop a pile of french fries.

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Albuquerque’s Sadie's has been serving customers its popular enchilada dish since 1950. This enchilada, known as Sopapilla, is 6 1/2 pounds of meat, potatoes, beans, chili and cheese. It’s all then topped with pinto beans, potatoes, stewed chicken, ground beef and tender pork.9601280

Albuquerque’s Sadie's has been serving customers its popular enchilada dish since 1950. This enchilada, known as Sopapilla, is 6 1/2 pounds of meat, potatoes, beans, chili and cheese. It’s all then topped with pinto beans, potatoes, stewed chicken, ground beef and tender pork.